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6 recipes to fight inflammation & fuel recovery

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Your body is fighting a battle every day. And the food you eat could give you the edge.

In the red corner, we have free radicals: unstable molecules that can run rampant if left unchecked, stealing electrons, damaging cells, interfering with muscle function and triggering an inflammatory response. This damage is known as oxidative stress.

While your body naturally produces free radicals (for instance, as part of the immune response), their release can also be sparked by environmental factors, like air pollution or sun exposure, as well as intense exercise.

In the blue corner are antioxidants: compounds that fight – and tame – free radicals. While your body naturally produces some antioxidants, it needs a little backup. And that’s where diet comes in.

Eating foods that are rich in antioxidants can help protect your cells from damage, and aid the repair and growth of tissue. This is a big win for your short and long-term training recovery.

The power of antioxidants

While there has been a lot of research on the disease and age-defying powers of antioxidants, scientists are still exploring other potential benefits.

A study on mice discovered that a combination of EGCG (a polyphenol found in green tea and berries) and curcumin (found in turmeric) can improve memory in both healthy young mice and older mice who were already experiencing cognitive decline.

Before you get too excited, keep in mind that you are not a mouse – human research is needed to establish whether these compounds could have a similar impact on us.

But what we already know is pretty powerful – a diet rich in plant foods packed with antioxidants will help your body fight inflammation.

So if you’re looking for recipes that will help you recover like a winner, here are 6 to get you started.

A bowl of Centr's Golden Oatmeal, topped with yogurt and sliced apricots, sits on a wooden table, with a wooden spoon resting in the bowl.
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1. Golden Turmeric Oatmeal

Did we call it “Golden” because of the color, or the solid gold combination of inflammation-fighting turmeric and ginger? Either way, it’s a great way to fill up after an early morning workout.

A glass and pitcher of Centr's Creamy Coconut & Turmeric Smoothie sit on a white tray, with a second glass of smoothie on the side.
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2. Creamy Coconut & Turmeric Smoothie

Amp up your post-workout muscle recovery with the power of turmeric and protein.

A bowl of Centr's Roast Veggie Protein Bowl with Eggs rests on a stone bench with lemon wedges and a small bowl of rock salt on the side.
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3. Roast Veggie Protein Bowl with Eggs

You’ll find some of the best vegetable sources of vitamins and antioxidants in this bowl, from sweet potato to beets (beetroot) and kale. Nutrition bonus: eggs are rich in several antioxidants, too.

A bowl of Centr's Creamy Vwggie Korma Curry rests on wooden table with a side serve of flatbreads.
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4. Dan’s Creamy Veggie Korma Curry

While you’re loading up on antioxidants from the veggies, that curry powder is also packing the power of the anti-inflammatory duo of turmeric and ginger.

A tray of Centr's Sheet-pan Salmon & Roasted Vegetables sits on a grey linen napkin on a wooden table, ready for serving.
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5. Sheet-pan Salmon & Roasted Vegetables

It’s not just the roasted veg, but the omega-3 fatty acids in the salmon that give you an anti-inflammatory boost. So stick the pan in the oven, get your post-workout shower on, then dig in.

2 small glass bowls of Centr's Kiwi Matcha Pudding sit on a wooden serving board with dark chocolate flakes sprinkled around.
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6. Kiwi Matcha Pudding

If you need another reason to go green, this simple dessert or snack is it. Matcha green tea for the EGCG and kiwi fruit for the vitamin C.

Disclaimer: This Centr content is adapted with permission from an article written by Lifespan.io. The content herein represents Centr’s interpretation of the original source material.

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